WILL VEST NEWS

Nabs a four-out save Vest picked up a four-out save, allowing one hit and one walk while also picking up a strikeout, during Friday's 2-1 win over the Guardians.

Impact Vest worked more than an inning for the first time in nine appearances. The 30-year-old put out a fire in the bottom of the eighth, then worked through a baserunner's worth of traffic in the ninth on his way to his 14th save in 17 tries this year. The right-hander picked up at least one strikeout in his ninth straight outing for a total of 12 in his last 8.2 innings. Yet to surrender a run in five straight appearances, his ERA is now at 2.25 for the season.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 13th save Vest struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Vest retired the side on a tidy eight pitches (six strikes) to earn his first save since June 12 versus the Orioles. He had a pinkie finger injury between those saves, which led to a blown save June 15 versus the Reds, but he avoided the injured list and has since turned in three scoreless innings. Vest is up to 13 saves, two holds and three blown saves while posting a 2.37 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 42:10 K:BB across 38 innings. Vest continues to hold an edge for saves over Tommy Kahnle, who worked the eighth inning Sunday.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 13th save Vest struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Vest retired the side on a tidy eight pitches (six strikes) to earn his first save since June 12 versus the Orioles. He had a pinkie finger injury between those saves, which led to a blown save June 15 versus the Reds, but he avoided the injured list and has since turned in three scoreless innings. Vest is up to 13 saves, two holds and three blown saves while posting a 2.37 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 42:10 K:BB across 38 innings. Vest continues to hold an edge for saves over Tommy Kahnle, who worked the eighth inning Sunday.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal strikes out 13, wins 10th straight decision as Tigers beat Twins 3-0

Tarik Skubal struck out 13 hitters in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Tigers get positive update on right-handed closer | Sporting News Tigers’ closer Will Vest exited Sunday’s game with a hand injury.

JUNE 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cleared to pitch Vest (finger) passed all tests and has been declared ready to pitch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Vest was pulled from Sunday's appearance versus the Reds due to an injury to his right pinkie finger, but it appears he's already put the issue in the rearview mirror. The right-handed reliever leads the Tigers with 12 saves this season.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest expected to avoid injured list after 'scary' situation Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Will Vest has a 2.57 ERA with nine walks and 37 strikeouts across 35 innings in 32 games, racking up 12...

JUNE 17 • FREEP.COM

Expected to avoid injured list Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday on MLB Network Radio that he expects Vest (finger) to avoid the 15-day injured list, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vest had to exit an appearance Sunday against the Reds after suffering an injury to his right pinkie finger. Hinch indicated that Vest still needs to be further evaluated, but initial tests on the reliever's finger didn't show anything overly worrisome. Vest leads the Tigers with 12 saves this season and has notched each of the team's last three saves. Consider him day-to-day for the time being. Tommy Kahnle would likely be next in line for saves if Vest is unavailable for a few days.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Getting pinkie checked out Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Vest dealt with a pinkie injury during his relief appearance in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Reds, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. "[The pinkie]...

Impact Vest -- who leads the Tigers with 12 saves -- entered Sunday's contest with a perfect 5-0 record but ended up taking the loss after he was unable to protect Detroit's 4-2 lead in the eighth inning. He retired just two of the six batters he faced and yielded three unearned runs on three hits. After he threw a wild pitch on his 28th pitch of the afternoon, Vest motioned to the dugout for a team trainer and was taken out, but it wasn't immediately known why he was removed from the contest until Hinch clarified the matter after the game. The Tigers should have a better idea on the severity of Vest's injury prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates, but if the right-hander is down for a few days or requires a stint on the injured list, Tommy Kahnle would likely be next in line for saves.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Getting pinkie checked out Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Vest dealt with a pinkie injury during his relief appearance in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Reds, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. "[The pinkie]...

Impact Vest -- who leads the Tigers with 12 saves -- entered Sunday's contest with a perfect 5-0 record but ended up taking the loss after he was unable to protect Detroit's 4-2 lead in the eighth inning. He retired just two of the six batters he faced and yielded three unearned runs on three hits. After he threw a wild pitch on his 28th pitch of the afternoon, Vest motioned to the dugout for a team trainer and was taken out, but it wasn't immediately known why he was removed from the contest until Hinch clarified the matter after the game. The Tigers should have a better idea on the severity of Vest's injury prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates, but if the right-hander is down for a few days or requires a stint on the injured list, Tommy Kahnle would likely be next in line for saves.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday with injury Vest was removed during his appearance in the eighth inning of Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Reds due to an unspecified injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. He dropped to 5-1 on...

Impact Vest entered the game in a high-leverage spot in the top of the eighth, taking over with a runner on second base and no outs while the Tigers held a 4-2 lead. After allowing back-to-back base hits, Vest struck out Tyler Stephenson, then loaded the bases after Detroit was unable to record an out on a fielder's choice. Vest then allowed a game-tying sacrifice fly before Gavin Lux's single scratched through the go-ahead run. Vest remained in the game after Lux's base hit, but he uncorked a wild pitch that scored another run. The right-hander seemed to be in discomfort after the pitch and was lifted from the contest, though the Tigers didn't provide an immediate explanation for his removal. Manager A.J. Hinch will likely shed more light on Vest's situation after the game or when he meets with the media prior to Tuesday's series opener versus the Pirates.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday with injury Vest was removed during his appearance in the eighth inning of Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Reds due to an unspecified injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. He dropped to 5-1 on...

Impact Vest entered the game in a high-leverage spot in the top of the eighth, taking over with a runner on second base and no outs while the Tigers held a 4-2 lead. After allowing back-to-back base hits, Vest struck out Tyler Stephenson, then loaded the bases after Detroit was unable to record an out on a fielder's choice. Vest then allowed a game-tying sacrifice fly before Gavin Lux's single scratched through the go-ahead run. Vest remained in the game after Lux's base hit, but he uncorked a wild pitch that scored another run. The right-hander seemed to be in discomfort after the pitch and was lifted from the contest, though the Tigers didn't provide an immediate explanation for his removal. Manager A.J. Hinch will likely shed more light on Vest's situation after the game or when he meets with the media prior to Tuesday's series opener versus the Pirates.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 12th save Vest picked up the save, striking out two batters in a clean ninth inning, during Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Orioles.

Impact Vest picked up his 12th save and eighth in a row Thursday against the Orioles. It was a good rebound outing for the closer, working into a game for the first time since allowing his first home run since March 28 during Tuesday's appearance. Working a 1-2-3 ninth inning, the 30-year-old also made it 10 straight appearances without walking a batter, striking out 10 over 11.2 innings pitched in those outings.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another save Vest tossed a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts to earn the save in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Vest recorded his second save in the series against Baltimore and his 12th of the season as he keeps performing at a high level for the Tigers. The veteran righty lowered his ERA to 1.83, and he's struck out 36 batters in 34.1 innings. Vest has also easily set a new career high in saves, as he came into the year with only five saves at the MLB level across four seasons. Tommy Kahnle has been a reliable high-leverage arm out of the Detroit bullpen as well, but Vest has established himself as the top closing option due to his dominant work on the mound.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal throws 7 shutout innings, Meadows homers as Tigers beat Orioles 4-1

Tarik Skubal pitched seven shoutout innings, Parker Meadows hit a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Shuts the door Tuesday Vest allowed a run in an inning of work but managed to secure the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. He struck out one.

Impact Vest had a little wiggle room, so the solo shot he allowed to Jordan Westburg was of a little consequence, and the veteran righty managed to secure his 11th save of the year in 13 chances. Vest has been lights out with a 1.89 ERA and 0.93 WHIP, and he leads the team in saves, with Tommy Kahnle sitting behind him with eight. Kahnle will continue to see high-leverage work, but Vest has done enough to remain Detroit's top closing option.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gipson-Long pitches effectively and Torkelson homers as the Tigers beat the Orioles 5-3

Sawyer Gipson-Long pitched effectively out of the bullpen in his best outing in almost two years, and Spencer Torkelson homered to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Oriole...

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

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JUNE 10 • FOX SPORTS

Secures 10th save Vest earned the save against the Cubs on Friday, allowing one hit across 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Vest took over for Tarik Skubal in the eighth inning and needed 21 pitches to secure a four-out save. The 30-year-old has opened June with 4.1 scoreless frames after allowing runs in back-to-back outings to close May. On the season, he's 10-for-12 in save chances with a stellar 1.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB across 31.1 innings.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 10th save Vest earned the save against the Cubs on Friday, allowing one hit across 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Vest took over for Tarik Skubal in the eighth inning and needed 21 pitches to secure a four-out save. The 30-year-old has opened June with 4.1 scoreless frames after allowing runs in back-to-back outings to close May. On the season, he's 10-for-12 in save chances with a stellar 1.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB across 31.1 innings.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fifth win Vest (5-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts to earn the win in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the White Sox.

Impact After Detroit starter Sawyer Gipson-Long only covered 3.2 innings, the Tigers needed a lift from their bullpen, and Vest was up to the challenge. The veteran righty has been excellent this season with a 1.80 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 32 strikeouts across 30 innings. Vest has also already matched his regular-season win total from the last two years combined.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fifth win Vest (5-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts to earn the win in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the White Sox.

Impact After Detroit starter Sawyer Gipson-Long only covered 3.2 innings, the Tigers needed a lift from their bullpen, and Vest was up to the challenge. The veteran righty has been excellent this season with a 1.80 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 32 strikeouts across 30 innings. Vest has also already matched his regular-season win total from the last two years combined and is currently leading Detroit with nine saves.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Secures ninth save Vest threw a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Royals.

Impact Vest needed just nine pitches to secure his second save of the weekend. The right-hander has allowed only two earned runs over his past 10 appearances and has now converted five straight save chances. On the season, he's 9-for-11 in save opportunities with a 1.93 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 28 innings.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

McKinstry scores on wild pitch and MLB-leading Tigers top Royals 1-0

Zach McKinstry hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on Kris Bubic’s wild pitch to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 1-0

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Notches eighth save Vest gave up a run on two hits while striking out one in the ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Royals.

Impact It's the second straight appearance in which Vest has been charged with a run, but he held a 0.00 ERA in 12 May innings prior to that. The right-hander is the lead dog in the Tigers' closer committee right now, picking up three of the team's last four saves, and on the season Vest sports a 2.00 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB through 27 innings while converting eight of his 10 save chances.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE